How It's Made · SEASON 12

Escalators, Kevlar Canoes, Goat Cheese, Disc Music Boxes

Episode 12 · 2009-03-25

★ 10.0

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Season 12Episode 12★ 10.0/10

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Episode overview

Linked steps, drive chains and safety systems are assembled into escalators, layers of Kevlar fabric and resin are molded into lightweight canoes, cultured goat milk is processed and aged into cheese, and pinned metal discs operate the mechanisms inside disc music boxes.

21 minutes

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3. Thermometers, Produce Scales, Aircraft Painting, Luxury Chocolates2009-01-21

4. Carburetors, Air Conditioners, Sugar2009-01-28

5. Combination Wrenches, Deli Meats, Golf Carts, Airships2009-02-04

6. Carbon Fibre Car Parts, Hand Dryers, Recycled Polyester Yarn, Fleece2009-02-11

7. Police Badges, Muffins, Car Washes, Pressure Gauges2009-02-18

8. Metal Detectors, Rum, Tiffany Reproductions, Aircraft Engines2009-02-25

9. Riding Mowers, Popcorn, Adjustable Beds, Cultured Diamonds2009-03-04

10. Airstream Trailers, Horseradish, Industrial Steam Boilers, Deodorant2009-03-11

11. Screwdrivers, Compact Track Loaders, Physician Scales, Carbon Fibre Bats2009-03-18

12. Escalators, Kevlar Canoes, Goat Cheese, Disc Music Boxes2009-03-25

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